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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,182.70, 237,204.93 and 47,348.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,182.70, 237,204.93 and 47,348.78 is: 71,002.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,182.70 : 237,204.93 = 47,348.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,182.70/237,204.93 = 47,348.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,182.70x = 237,204.93 × 47,348.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,182.70x = 11,231,364,045.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,231,364,045.49/158,182.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,002.48

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